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This morning's schedule


Here is the schedule for this morning's ceremony at the White House welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the U.S., as released by the White House.


10:20 a.m. Members of the U.S. Delegation are escorted from the Diplomatic Reception Room to their seats.


10:25 a.m. Members of the Official Holy See Delegation arrive the Diplomatic Entrance of the White House, via vehicles, and proceed to the South Lawn.


10:25 a.m. Vice President and Mrs. Cheney, Speaker Pelosi, Mr. Pelosi, Secretary Rice, and Ambassador Glendon are escorted to their chairs.


10:30 a.m. Herald Trumpets play Ruffles and Flourishes


The President and Mrs. Bush are announced on to the South Lawn


Marine Band plays Hail to the Chief: The President and Mrs. Bush walk to the end of the red carpet.


Marine Band plays Fanfare.


The President and Mrs. Bush will cross the driveway to the south side and face west.


Vehicle carrying His Holiness arrives Diplomatic entrance.


His Holiness steps out of the vehicle.

The Chief of Protocol introduces the President and Mrs. Bush to Pope Benedict XVI.

The President and Mrs. Bush escort His Holiness to the front row of the U.S. Delegation. The President introduces the His Holiness to:

  • Vice President and Mrs. Cheney

  • Speaker Nancy Pelosi

  • Mr. Paul Pelosi

  • Secretary Rice

  • Ambassador Mary Ann Glendon, U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See


    VP, Mrs. Cheney, Speaker, Mr. Pelosi, Secretary Rice, and Ambassador Glendon take their seats.


    The President escorts His Holiness to platform.


    Ceremony begins.


    Marine Band performs National Anthem of the Holy See.


    A simultaneous 21-gun salute sounds from the Ellipse.


    Marine Band performs National Anthem of the United States.


    Musical Troop in Review


    Ms. Kathleen Battle sings "The Lord's Prayer"


    10:40 a.m. The President delivers remarks.


    His Holiness delivers remarks.


    Army chorus performs "Battle Hymn of the Republic"


    10:55 a.m. The President and His Holiness exit the stage and join Mrs. Bush.

    The President, His Holiness, and Mrs. Bush walk up the west steps and proceed to the center of the Blue Room balcony.


    The President, His Holiness, and Mrs. Bush pose for a photo between the center columns of the Blue Room balcony.


    The President, His Holiness and Mrs. Bush participate in a Greeting in the Blue Room. (Closed Press)


    11:10 a.m.
    The President and His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI depart the Residence and Proceed along the Colonnade to the Oval Office prior to their Meeting. (Press Pool)


    11:15 a.m. The President and His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI participate in a meeting in the Oval Office (Stills at top).


    12:05 p.m. Departure of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI from the South Drive via popemobile.

    Note: The popemobile will proceed from the South Drive to East Executive Avenue and head West on Pennsylvania Avenue. (Press Pool).



  • Jon Ward, White House correspondent, The Washington Times

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